Disclosure: I received a product for review purposes. I was not compensated in any other way. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Nothing beats a good nights sleep. I hate waking up in the morning with a stiff neck and sore body. Sleep should be a time for your body to rejuvenate [...]
Disclosure: I received a product from Flat Iron Experts for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions in this post are 100% my own. Flat Iron Experts is a one stop shop for anyone looking for flat irons as well as other professional hair styling tools and products . They have a wide selection and [...]
Who doesn’t love a good party? I know I do, and so does my 6 year old! She was very excited to get the chance to invite some friends over for a Mega Bloks Barbie party. We had this awesome opportunity thanks to Mega Bloks, MommyParties and MomSelect. They provided us with the Mega Bloks [...]
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We celebrated Mother’s Day on Saturday night with my mom, sister’s and brother in-laws. We went to the Hakone Buffet at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel. There was a nice selection of Japanese cuisine. My favorites were the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura and the Tonkatsu. It’s been a while since I got to dress up and [...]
Back in July 2012 my husband and I had decided to start a journey of being healthy. We got rid of all the unhealthy foods in our house and went shopping for healthy options. We spent time in the grocery store reading labels and were amazed by all the bad stuff they put in [...]
It’s been a while since we got to go on a family vacation, and we were definitely due for a little rest, relaxation, and family fun! A few weeks ago I decided to book our room and surprise my daughters with a weekend getaway. We spent one night at the Hilton Waikoloa Village which is [...]
Here’s a fun and simple craft to do with the kids this Holiday Season. My 5 year old enjoyed it and so did the adults! These Coffee Filter Snowflakes are easy to make, and the results are beautiful! We first tried making snowflakes out of paper, but I found that using coffee filters instead [...]
This is a super easy costume to make, it literally took me less than 10 minutes! All you need is a plain white t-shirt or onesie, felt, and some thread! I cut the eyes and mouth out of the felt and hand stitched them onto the onesie. That’s it! I paired the onesie with [...]
With Halloween being less than 2 months away, I have been thinking of costume ideas for my girls. I’ve made a few costumes in the past, and always like those better than the ones they sell in stores. I think they’re cuter and more unique! I’ve been doing some browsing and have compiled a [...]
This is a super simple recipe and so tasty! I love pasta salads, and believe it or not, this is the first one I’ve ever made. I didn’t realize how easy it would be. I like that you can alter the recipe to make it right for you. Use your favorite dressing, or try [...]
Zucchinis are one of my favorite vegetables. I’m always trying new things and finding new ways to eat them. Here’s a recipe I recently came up with, it’s so tasty I can eat a whole zucchini baked this way! I don’t have exact measurements because I rarely measure when I come up with recipes. [...]
Nature Box is a monthly subscription box which features a great selection of healthy snacks. The snacks are made from wholesome ingredients and are either minimally processed, or not processed at all! All snacks from Nature Box are free of artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors! I admit, I’m a snacker! It’s been nearly 2 months [...]
What a great deal! I love that it can be personalized. We have a new law passed here where they have banned plastic bags, some stores still have them but they cost up to $0.10 each, so I’m always in need of these reusable bags. You’ll still have to pay for shipping which starts [...]
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We all really enjoyed our Pull-Ups First Flush Party! There are a bunch of little ones all born within 2 months of each other. Being that they are all in the potty training stage, this party was perfect for all of them! We started off the party by handing out party hats and blowers, [...]
I love taking pictures and displaying them around my home. When I got the opportunity to review some of the products Mailpix offers, I jumped at the chance. Mailpix offers a variety of options to turn your photos into keepsakes! They have everything from canvas prints, to mugs, blankets, and more. These all make [...]
My 2 year old is learning and discovering new things each and every day. It’s great to be there as she reaches a new milestone. One of the biggest accomplishments for every little one, is their first flush! Potty training comes easy for some while it can be a challenge for others. My first [...]
Aloha! I’m Malia, former pre-school teacher turned stay-at-home mommy & blogger. I’ve got two little girls and a wonderful, hardworking hubby. We live on the Big Island of Hawaii.
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FREE Grocery Tote Bag! + 40 FREE Prints
What a great deal! I love that it can be personalized. We have a new law passed here where they have banned plastic bags, some stores still have them but they cost up to $0.10 each, so I’m always in need of these reusable bags. You’ll still have to pay for shipping which starts [...]
It’s time to Get Fit & Be Healthy…Again!
Back in July 2012 my husband and I had decided to start a journey of being healthy. We got rid of all the unhealthy foods in our house and went shopping for healthy options. We spent time in the grocery store reading labels and were amazed by all the bad stuff they put in [...]
This past Saturday we celebrated my daughters 2nd birthday with an adorable Strawberry themed birthday party. This wasn’t a Strawberry Shortcake Party as I don’t normally do character parties, and my daughter has no idea who Strawberry Shortcake is. The Birthday Girl wore a cute strawberry appliquéd tank top from Makmaydesigns. The strawberries were [...]
Getting Healthy – 1 month of INSANITY Workouts, 1 more to go
So, it’s been a month since my husband and I started the INSANITY: 60-Day Total Body Conditioning Workout DVD Program. It actually went by a lot faster than I had expected. Has it gotten easier? NO, not really! I really thought it would start to get easier, but I’m still dripping with sweat by [...]
Making Money Online – Affiliate Networks for Bloggers
I like to earn as much money as possible through online sources, and through the years I have tried a ton of different services. I’ve done everything from paid to read e-mails, taking surveys, and now that I’m a blogger I work with a few affiliate networks. In this post I’ll share with you [...]
I’ve been wanting to share these pictures for a while, but I kept forgetting to post it. We were at the beach a couple weeks ago, when I saw the weirdest thing, a SPIRAL in the sky! What’s funny is, you could barely see it with your bare eyes. I had put on [...]
Getting Healthy – Insanity Workout & changing the way we eat!!
My husband and I have decided to get healthy, get in shape, and lose some weight! We started on Monday July 24th. We have changed our diet, no more junk food! It was actually getting pretty ridiculous, I was eating way too many junk foods, and not giving it a second thought! Ice cream, [...]
Blogger to WordPress – I Did It!
I recently made the switch from Blogger to WordPress, and I am very glad I did! It was a decision I took a while to make, but after asking other bloggers, I came to the conclusion that making the move was a good idea. I can honestly say I didn’t have any problems with blogger, [...]
RECIPE: Thick & Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Some people like their cookies crunchy, I like mine soft and chewy! I’ve tried a lot of different recipes for chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, and had yet to find the perfect one, until today! These cookies are good! They are not only chewy, but nice and thick too. I’ve tried making thick cookies in the [...]
